Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids that safely and effectively shrinks fibroids by blocking the blood flow to the fibroids. For women with mild to severe symptoms, UFE is a possible option in place of surgery for the treatment of fibroids.
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids that safely and effectively shrinks fibroids by blocking the blood flow to the fibroids. For women with mild to severe symptoms, UFE is a possible option in place of surgery for the treatment of fibroids.
UFE does not require general anesthesia. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with the patient conscious, but sedated, and feeling no pain. The interventional radiologist makes a tiny nick in the skin in the groin (femoral artery) or the wrist (radial artery) and using real-time imaging, the physician guides the catheter through the artery to the site of the fibroid and then releases tiny spheres/particles into the uterine arteries that supply blood to the fibroid tumor. This blocks the blood flow to the fibroid tumor causing it to shrink and die.
Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous tumors of the uterus.
These develop in the outer portion of the uterus and continue to grow outward.
These are the most common type and develop in the uterine muscle wall.
These are the least common and develop within the uterine cavity, causing excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding.
Grow on stalks or stems. These stems are attached to the uterine wall and can grow either outside the uterus or inside the uterine cavity.
In some women, fibroids can produce mild or no symptoms at all. For others, symptoms of uterine fibroids include considerable pain and heavy bleeding. For these reasons alone, treating uterine fibroids is a priority for most women seeking symptomatic relief.
It was a painful journey but thanks to IRCC Pakistan I got better. At 25 , I was diagnosed with fibroids after experiencing massive pain. I felt alone. No doctors wanted to do anything with a girl like me. The only procedure they knew of was a hysterectomy and at 25 that is definitely not happening; not even if i wanted to just end the pain, I was going through everyday. But by the Grace of God now I am healthy and perfectly normal after fibroid embolization.
It was a transformative experience, and I am grateful to IRCC Pakistan. At 30, I was struggling with severe varicoceles, causing constant discomfort. I felt hopeless, but Dr. Qazi offered a minimally invasive solution that changed everything. Now, I'm pain-free and back to my active life, thanks to varicocele embolization.
My journey was tough, but thanks to the support from the healthcare team in Pakistan, I found relief. At 25, I was diagnosed with fibroids after enduring severe pain. I felt isolated, as many doctors were hesitant to help someone like me. The only option they suggested was a hysterectomy, which was not an option for me at that age, even though I was desperate to escape the daily agony. Thankfully, after undergoing fibroid embolization, I am now healthy and living life to the fullest.
It was a painful journey but thanks to IRCC Pakistan I got better. At 25 , I was diagnosed with fibroids after experiencing massive pain. I felt alone. No doctors wanted to do anything with a girl like me. The only procedure they knew of was a hysterectomy and at 25 that is definitely not happening; not even if i wanted to just end the pain, I was going through everyday. But by the Grace of God now I am healthy and perfectly normal after fibroid embolization.
You are a good candidate for UFE if you:
You are also a candidate if you prefer a non-surgical uterine fibroid treatment option that will preserve your uterus. Make sure to discuss all options with our IRCC team before making a decision
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